Back when Spot was first diagnosed one of the key issues I took him in for was the litter box issues. He peed so much the clay litter would dissolve...
I have one cat (Zuri, not diabetic) who has particularly sensitive skin. Even with stainless bowls and raw fed she occasionally breaks out on her...
Are you using syringes with half unit markings? 1 unit seems like it’s too much for her. Wet food is the way. I agree with your thoughts on using dry...
Don’t waste your money on the microchip feeder. I’m sure some people have luck but my younger cats figured out pretty quick how to squeeze in past...
I use the Mylan generic for Spot. I think it works better than Lantus at keeping him regulated but you’ll want to monitor closely when you switch to...
Hi Maria :) I suspect they’ll like the cotton in their ears even less than the noise! Give them a comfy spot to hide inside and maybe a white noise...
For future reference you probably didn’t need to give Karo or high carb food unless/until he dropped below 50. Just a bit of regular food and check...
100% this! Spot’s vet didn’t start coming around until I presented her with research. Then she started doing her own research and now she’s firmly on...
I don’t use an alphatrak, but that seems pretty normal. Numbers can be 20% off. The higher the numbers get, the wider the variance appears.
I just realized it’s been almost 4 years since I’ve been active on here so I guess it’s time for a re-introduction. That was the before times and so...
That’s a good idea, and may have prevented a couple of the really low numbers we’ve seen had I started doing that sooner! Hopefully that takes some...
Previous Hey everyone! It's been a very long time since I stopped by to say hello. Spot has been keeping me on my toes as usual. He's been generally...
It wasn’t too painful. He’s raw fed so I measure his food in oz instead of # cans. He was eating up to 16oz at one point (compare to a little over 5...
I got a baby scale for Spot and weighed him about once a week. As he started to gain I gradually reduced his food intake. He went from eating double...
You’re right of course. I’m lucky that what I gave him was enough to bring him up.. but I’m not sure I could’ve gotten him to eat more if he needed...
Last night was actually pretty easy to steer him... not counting the fear. I gave him the full 3oz can of high carb food over the first half hour. I...
98 now :cool: The kitties are chasing each other up and down the hallway. I love the pitter patter of paws when everybody’s feeling good! Check...
He’s at 87 now so I’ll wait an hour to retest. He’s on the right track!
It is early in the cycle so you may need Karo if the food can’t keep him up. Hopefully you can steer him with food. It’s good you were watching!
He’s at 57 now. Deep breath :cat: